Structural Regulation

Cryptocurrency

Japan Faces Industry Calls for Global Alignment on Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

Industry feedback on a regulatory blueprint warns against "Galapagos" rules and urges alignment with global standards like the EU's MiCA.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Tighter Oversight of Digital Lending Apps

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

A senior senator has called for stricter regulation of digital financial platforms, citing their links to a surge in online gambling and cybercrime.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Desires Regulatory Oversight of High-Value Clearing System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

The RBNZ has launched a consultation on whether the HVCS, operated by Payments NZ, should be designated under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Proposes Easing REIT Rules to Spur Listings

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The SEC is drafting changes to give REITs more flexibility, including a longer period to reinvest proceeds and the ability to repay debt.

Structural Regulation

India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

By Editors | 04/08/2025

SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX Adopts More Flexible Position Limits for Retail Traders

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The new rules allow TAIFEX to set position limits for retail traders within a 3% to 5% range, enhancing market management flexibility.

Trading & Investment

JPX Finalises New Index Rules for Corporate Spin-Offs

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The new methodology aims to reduce market impact from passive fund rebalancing by promptly adding spun-off firms to indices.

Structural Regulation

China Sets Unified Rules for Financial Market Infrastructure

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

New measures unify supervision across key systems, establish a framework for systemically important platforms, and set strict data residency requirements.

Trading & Investment

SEBI to Widen Institutional Investment in REITs and InvITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

SEBI has proposed allowing all QIBs, including pension funds and provident funds, to qualify as 'strategic investors' in REITs and InvITs.